Last year we spent a healthy chunk of change on sprinkler system front and back. A backyard renovation removing old beds etc. planting new trees and adding landscaping beds etc.
Now we have a back porch laundry room/ breakfast nook renovation coming. The space is 9 feet by 12 feet. Ive mentioned before our house is 100+ years old. We are gutting the whole space. Where the windows are will be the same but huge picture windows. Bench seating with storage under the windows. The concrete slab square will be removed. Under this is a deep cistern tank that will be sealed up and floor leveled. The pos washer we have now is going and we are getting a W/d stacked combo with front load washer. Cabinets along the door side and next to the W/d - hot water heater in an enclosed cabinet. Thought about going with tankless but our house would need a huge electric wiring upgrade.
A table in front of the bench seating so I can relax and enjoy coffee/tea/ adult beverage etc. the bathroom window will be walled over as we have to replace walls and ceilings. Pull duct work through so we can get ac/heat. And if you watch HGTV reno shows I call BS whenever they quote prices. Or I need the names of their contractors. Also it is almost impossible to find a good reliable contractor. I feel confident in ours - thankfully. Below are pics of the area now. Renovation doesn’t start until late this month or next month. I just had to pay $2000 to get the two big windows ordered. Also the door into the house will be moved to the entry into the nook/laundry room and the opening from the kitchen will remain open.
I haven’t had a dryer in about 2 years and I’m really looking forward to it. Hence the clothes line strung across. Next year it will be our bathroom- picture pretty in pink - but not really — fugly in punk.
Now we have a back porch laundry room/ breakfast nook renovation coming. The space is 9 feet by 12 feet. Ive mentioned before our house is 100+ years old. We are gutting the whole space. Where the windows are will be the same but huge picture windows. Bench seating with storage under the windows. The concrete slab square will be removed. Under this is a deep cistern tank that will be sealed up and floor leveled. The pos washer we have now is going and we are getting a W/d stacked combo with front load washer. Cabinets along the door side and next to the W/d - hot water heater in an enclosed cabinet. Thought about going with tankless but our house would need a huge electric wiring upgrade.
A table in front of the bench seating so I can relax and enjoy coffee/tea/ adult beverage etc. the bathroom window will be walled over as we have to replace walls and ceilings. Pull duct work through so we can get ac/heat. And if you watch HGTV reno shows I call BS whenever they quote prices. Or I need the names of their contractors. Also it is almost impossible to find a good reliable contractor. I feel confident in ours - thankfully. Below are pics of the area now. Renovation doesn’t start until late this month or next month. I just had to pay $2000 to get the two big windows ordered. Also the door into the house will be moved to the entry into the nook/laundry room and the opening from the kitchen will remain open.
I haven’t had a dryer in about 2 years and I’m really looking forward to it. Hence the clothes line strung across. Next year it will be our bathroom- picture pretty in pink - but not really — fugly in punk.
. So satisfying.
